Clematis florida var. normalis Pistachio ('Evirida') (PBR)
clematis (group 3)
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This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: Full sun
- Soil:Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: Average to fast
- Flowering period:June to September
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Gorgeous creamy-white flowers that fade to green as they age are offset by rose coloured anthers. The flowers of 'Pistachio' are produced from late spring to summer amongst mid-green, semi-evergreen foliage. An excellent climber for a container or to weave up and through a wall shrub.
Clematis are happiest when their roots are kept cool and moist, so try to plant them where that the base of the plants will be lightly shaded by other, lower-growing species. Otherwise, use a clematis root protector, or top-dress the rootball (avoiding the immediate crown), with a generous layer of shingle or pebbles. In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten